Five outgoing reporters with mental and physical disabilities hit the road, traveling coast to coast in a hand-painted RV, interviewing everyone they meet. Follow the news team as they explore honky-tonk bars in Nashville,... more » alligator farms in Arkansas, the Grand Canyon and the wild streets of America?s cities and towns. Unassuming, funny, and genuine to the core, this is not your typical news show. ? Awards include Official Selection of the Toronto International Film Festival; Winner?Audience Award and Best Feature?Just For Laughs Film Festival; Winner?Best of Festival and Audience Award?Woods Hole Film Festival. ? The film had a limited theatrical run and debuted in 2002 as part of the Cinemax Reel Life series. It has been rebroadcast several times. ? The How?s Your News? theme song is featured on the Howard Stern show in the Robin Givens news segment daily and Stern frequently talks about HYN. Special Features: ? Interview by HYN reporters with executive producers Matt Stone and Trey Parker (South Park) about their involvement in and enthusiasm for How?s Your News? ? Original 24-minute pilot episode filmed in 1998. ? Independent Film Channel?s series Split Screen featurette on the project?s origin. ? HYN reporter Ron?s meeting with Chad Everett after the film wrapped. ? Film festival and post-screening concerts video. ? Audio presentation of NPR radio show "This American Life"?s insightful story about HYN.« less
"I promise that you have never seen a movie like this. It will change your life, seriously. It's funny, but in a good way. These five reporters ask the greatest questions and you will not soon forget their adventures in travelling across America. To call it a disability film is one thing, but it's more than that, and not as sappy as the ones we usually see. CHECK IT OUT!"
A truly excellent experience
JMC SLP | Waldorf, MD USA | 08/21/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There aren't many movies out there with the honesty, heart, and good humor that this one has. These are people of tremendous courage and their experiences provide a unique insight into human nature across the spectrum. We should all be so lucky to have such joyful spirits, or enthusiasm for our work, or willingness to reach out to others. Tremendous kudos to the How's Your News team. I look forward to seeing more of your reporting -- and especially the Democratic National Convention!"
Incredible Film !
NH Mom | Windham,nh | 12/22/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This film was brilliant. If everyone in the world followed the free-spirit that these five friends have, we would live in a much better place. I hope through this film, others will see that people with disabilities are the more "normal" of us in our society, and we can learn a lot more from them than we think. My 8,10 and 13 yr old children watched intently, and loved every minute of the film. They can't wait to meet Ronnie one day, and are so impressed that their Mom is friends with someone famous~! GREAT JOB!"
A vision of how life should be
Kevin W. Heller | California, California, California, Tonight | 09/09/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is, quite simply, a must-own. Note that I did not call it a must-see, but a must-own. You will be forcing your friends to watch this film, and you will be visiting the How's Your News website so you can buy the soundtrack. I'm betting that this is the best 17 dollars you've spent all year -- no joke. Buy it!"
Amazing Movie
Jill Wilhite | Oak Park, IL | 04/11/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Even if I wasn't a special educator, this movie would still be absolutely amazing and inspiring. It is absolutely a must see. The 5 individuals in this movie have such wonderful spirits. I loved this movie and wish everyone involved with this film long careers in the industry!"